Coordinator Digital Content – Knicks Gaming

Full Time
New York, NY 10121
Posted
Job description
Overview: Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (MSG Sports) is a leading professional sports company, with a collection of assets that includes: the New York Knicks (NBA) and the New York Rangers (NHL); two development league teams – the Westchester Knicks (NBAGL) and the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL); and esports teams through Counter Logic Gaming, a leading North American esports organization, and Knicks Gaming, an NBA 2K League franchise. MSG Sports also operates two professional sports team performance centers – the MSG Training Center in Greenburgh, NY and the CLG Performance Center in Los Angeles, CA. More information is available at www.msgsports.com. Role Summary: The Social Media Coordinator will support Knicks Gaming, the official NBA 2K League team of MSG Sports, by ideating, creating, publishing, and tracking highly engaging social media content. The candidate will also support the full Knicks portfolio of properties (New York Knicks, Westchester Knicks, Jr. Knicks, Knicks City Dancers). The ideal candidate will possess an understanding of how people digest and engage with social content, an eye for detail, and stay up-to-date on cultural trends and industry best practices. This position reports to the Director of Social Media Strategy and will collaborate with broader Knicks team, videographers, content and creative teams around team coverage, tentpole events, marketing partnerships, community programs, and more. Specific Functions/Activities Summary:
  • Assist in managing the Knicks Gaming social media accounts, with a focus on content planning, development, and publishing
  • Serve as the community manager for Knicks Gaming social, finding unique and innovative ways to cultivate, sustain, and engage existing and new audiences
  • Support other Knicks social properties, including but not limited to New York Knicks, Westchester Knicks, Jr. Knicks and Knicks City Dancers
  • Liaise with Marketing Partnerships on content ideation and execution; track content requirements and fulfillment
  • Lead content reporting with Data & Analytics team, surfacing insights and learnings around day-to-day posts and campaigns
  • Stay on top of social media trends and integrate new opportunities for the Knicks Gaming social presence
  • Attend and cover Knicks Gaming events, including home games, NBA 2K League tournaments, community initiatives, and other team events, with the goal to share compelling content that captures attention
Qualifications:
  • 1-3 years’ experience working in the sports industry in a similar role
  • Understanding of current and emerging social media platforms and trends
  • Experience with social media measurement tools such as Sprout and CrowdTangle
  • Experience in Adobe Photoshop and Premiere
  • Knowledge of the NBA 2K League and Knicks Gaming team, including performance and stats, industry trends, and basketball culture
  • Versatile interpersonal skills and professionalism to work across multiple environments and departments, including interaction with players
  • Detail oriented with a track record of managing multiple projects at once and delivering on time
  • Ability to work autonomously, but also able to sync accordingly with full cross-department planning
The Company requires that all individuals, subject to certain limited exceptions, be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The Company will consider requests for reasonable accommodations regarding this requirement.
Education: At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees’ talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers. Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here. EEO Statement: At MSG we value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law mandates, MSG complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations and will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required.

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